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The report by FAIR acknowledged the importance of a border wall for security, but also said the idea would be a "sound fiscal investment", saving Americans in the long run a total of $113 billion in costs from widespread illegal immigration. (more...)

The group was boosted by healthy growth in worldwide markets and strong scotch sales. The Irish cream liqueur is produced at Diageo's plant in Mallusk, which opened 14 years ago and now makes around 70 per cent of all Baileys sold across the globe (at peak times its output reaches 500,000 bottles a day). (more...)

The US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a package of sanctions against Russia , Iran and North Korea, in a possible blow to President Donald Trump . If Trump chooses to veto it, the bill is expected to garner enough support in both chambers to override his veto and pass it into law. "The Senate must act quickly on the legislation from the House", Schumer said. (more...)

Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada delivers her speech during the second plenary session at the 16th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in Singapore on June 3, 2017. Inada also came under fire from both ruling and opposition party members for making political use of the SDF to attract support for a candidate in the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election on July 2. (more...)

The data leak stems from the Swedish transport agency's hiring of IBM in 2015 to take over its IT operations. On Wednesday, leaders from the Swedish opposition movement "Alliansen" announced their intention to put forward a no-confidence motion against interior minister Ygeman, defence minister Peter Hultqvist and infrastructure minister Johansson following an IT-scandal at the Swedish Transport Agency earlier this month, which reportedly involved the leaking of sensitive data to foreign IT ... (more...)

Sreynuon Lunn, the court concluded that 'nothing in the statutes or common law of MA authorizes court officers to make a civil arrest in these circumstances, ' " State House News Service reported. "ICE conducts targeted enforcement operations on a daily basis". This in turn compromises their ability to address legitimate criminal acts within those communities. (more...)

Rep. Steve Scalise , the third highest ranking House Republican, left the hospital Tuesday and continues recovery at an inpatient rehab facility, six weeks after the shooting that almost took his life. Bailey and Griner were at the park that day because they were assigned to Scalise's detail. Trump also thanked law enforcement in general "for doing the tough jobs, the unsafe jobs, and sometimes thankless job with tremendous integrity, devotion, and courage". (more...)

Started by Prince Harry in 2014 , the Invictus Games are a Paralympic-style multi-day event for injured veterans. The games, which will be held in Toronto from September 23 to 30, brings together more than 550 wounded military service members from 17 allied nations, the statement said. (more...)

The divide among Republicans is narrower, with 37 percent saying it would be appropriate to fire Mueller versus 29 percent who say it would not. And do they have what it takes to keep the president out of trouble? The results of the poll showed that 48 percent of USA voters say it would be wrong for Trump to dismiss Mueller, compared to 22 percent who say it would be appropriate to do so. (more...)

On July 24, Scalise surprised his House colleagues with an impromptu phone call during a Republican meeting. A statement from MedStar said that Scalise has made "excellent" progress and is in "good spirits". The gunman fired off roughly 50 rounds, shooting Scalise and three others. He died after being wounded during a shootout with police at the ballpark. (more...)

One of London's most iconic buildings has been sold for just shy of £1.3bn - to a Hong Kong-based herbal medicine maker. The controversial skyscraper, officially called 20 Fenchurch Street, is being bought by the property arm of Lee Kum Kee Health Products Group, a conglomerate that makes condiments and healthcare products and also develops property. (more...)

And as a former senator, Mr Sessions retains some support among USA politicians who would ultimately have to approve his replacement. Trump's war on Sessions , however, has raised the ire of Senate Republicans who like Sessions far more than they like Trump and who do not appreciate attacks on their former colleague. (more...)

Israeli officials signalled they may be open to changing the measures at the Haram al-Sharif mosque compound, known to Jews as the Temple Mount, after metal detectors were installed at entrances following an attack that killed two policemen. (more...)

Slightly warmer temperatures and elevated dew point readings gave the Billings area a muggy feeling Thursday morning. This front could produce severe storms out ahead of it that may include strong, damaging winds, hail, and some tornado activity. (more...)

White House press secretary Sarah Huchabee Sanders handed what she said was a $100,000 check to DeVos at the White House press briefing. "Last quarter, the president's salary went toward the restoration of two projects at a national battlefield". (more...)

Fallon began by scolding China for not increasing pressure against its reclusive, militarized neighbor, while Bishop joined him by calling for worldwide unity at a time of uncertainty. Instead, Pyongyang urged Washington to ditch its anti-North Korea policy, saying in a commentary issued through the official newspaper Rodong Sinmun on Thursday that the United States was "impossible to escape from its predefined destiny of ultimate demise". (more...)

The iconic filmmaker says he was surprised that people hadn't noticed Caine with "one of the most distinctive voices in cinema". Christopher Nolan has explained why he chose to cover up Tom Hardy's face for the second film running in Dunkirk . (more...)

The swing states that helped hand Trump the presidency, meanwhile, didn't appear to be thrilled with the former reality TV star's performance. The most recent weekly approval rating average from Gallup, for example, has Trump at 39 percent approval - seven percentage points lower than the support he got at the ballot box. (more...)

Critics say this could be a manouevre by the first lady to strengthen her chances of succeeding her husband. Veteran human rights lawyer Irene Petras, responding to a video of Zanu-PF MPs celebrating in the National Assembly on Tuesday evening after the passage of the bill tweeted, with a large dash of irony: "Dear Zimbos, This is what your reps think of your "new" Constitution". (more...)